What is the difference between Cutera Excel V vs PicoSure? Do the PicoSure laser pens work on varicose veins?

I have to agree with Dr Emer and a hormonal workup should be done to make sure this is not a flushing. I would also consider a dermatitis from something in one or more of the products you are using .As for the excel v i am surprised, I use this system for facial redness and get nice results. I...

Its true you are slightly more swollen than I experience in my office but not to the point that I would be afraid. These circles are the laser beam marks and they do raise and swell especially on the neck. I do not see any burns so thats good. if it really bothers you or goes on more than 3 days...

Both wavelengths have been used for over 20 years. The pulsed Dye laser originally caused bruising with treatments, but now there are options to vary the treatments to cause little to no bruising. Both devices may require multiple sessions to improve redness from Rosacea, and it is important to...

I have been using the Cutera Excel V in my offices for the past several years.  I it is common to have redness and swelling to the treated area after the procedure.  This is generally due to the heat generated by the laser beam interacting with its target.  Blistering is not...

Excel V is an excellent laser for vascular lesions, and it can improve the pigmentation to certain extent in an expert hand. Enlighten laser is much better than Excel V for pigmentation. You have not displayed your before photos, it is possible you have melasma and may be what you are seeing i...

Lasers generally create intense heat and when the settings are high or there are multiple passes, they can cause both additional pigmentation and/or loss of pigmentation. Thankfully, this is not a typical side effect, but it does happen. Aggressive treatments aren't always a good choice if you d...